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Itchy c-section scar in 2nd pregnancy?
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MaryPoppinUnannounced · 23/08/2020 12:27
My c-section scar is completely healed and hasn’t bothered me since DC1 was about 8 weeks old.
However I am now 15+3 with DC2 and dear God! The itching!! It started as a random itch about a week ago but now I’m constantly feeling the need to scratch it 
Is this normal?
How can I stop it??
ZeroFuchsGiven · 23/08/2020 12:29
I have had 3 sections and I would say this is normal. My last section was 15 years ago and I still get 'the itch'. If You are concerned though speak to your midwife :)
user1493413286 · 23/08/2020 12:33
I had this and ended up going to the GP who said it was normal and nothing to worry about. It did stop at a certain point as I don’t remember it doing it throughout
MaryPoppinUnannounced · 23/08/2020 12:36
Phew! Good to know it’s normal and I’m not going bonkers.
Also good to know it should stop at some point because it’s not the best look I’ve ever had - hand in pants scratching 
Thanks for replying.
ZeroFuchsGiven · 23/08/2020 12:55
It is probably due to your body stretching for the new baby, or it could just be down to the heat. I have always just used moisturiser on my scar, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.
I know that isn't much help but if you are concerned please speak to your midwife.
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